“I have to pay for 150 channels I never watch, and now I have to pay extra for the TDF!!!!!!!”
Uh, NO, you really don’t.
Bicycling is really ALL about being outside.
Watch not, Participate.
Fortunately, I, as a retiree, can do both! Here in hot&humid Florida Gulf Coast, I get out on my recumbent around 7am for an hour+, then return and watch the replay in the afternoon!
And for @llevrok, I can watch either PeacockTV stream ($9.95 level); 1) is listed as the 'USA Coverage' that has Phil&Bob&crew (I still miss Paul Sherwen d:2018) and 2) is listed as "Tour de France". BOTH are taken from the French TV as no other live coverage is permitted. The #2 coverage is (?) part of the premium package as it is no commercial while the afternoon stream of #1 has the commercials removed (mostly).
Watch not, Participate."
It has been said that cycling has one thing in common with sex. Most of those who are interested in it would rather do it than watch.